UK economy grew by 0.1% last quarter despite Budget uncertainty
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UK economy grew by 0.1% last quarter despite Budget uncertainty
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"The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said UK GDP (gross domestic product) data grew by 0.1 per cent in the final quarter between October and December last year, following growth of 0.1 per cent in the third quarter. Some had suggested that fourth-quarter growth could tip slightly higher after stronger-than-expected activity in November and that clarity following the autumn Budget could have supported firms in the run-up to Christmas."
The Independent reports across issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, investigating items such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing the documentary 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet operates without paywalls and requests donations to fund on-the-ground reporting and to send journalists to present both sides of stories. UK GDP grew by 0.1 per cent in the final quarter of 2025, matching third-quarter growth. Expectations are for stronger growth in early 2026, but sustained expansion depends on inflation falling, businesses adapting to higher costs, and unemployment remaining above 5 per cent.
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